Mine’s Partgowal

The Aseminun Mining Complex, located at the southern edge of Iran near the border of Kerman and Hormozgan provinces, is recognized as the largest chromite mine in the Middle East. Mining operations began in the 1950s (1330s Iranian calendar), and despite multiple management transitions over the decades, the site has maintained continuous operation.
The primary resource extracted from the complex is high-grade chromite. While the raw ore was historically exported with minimal processing, current strategies prioritize domestic industrial supply, local processing, and value-added production.
Situated in the Manujan region, the Aseminun (Fetr) Mine hosts over 70% of Iran’s total chromite reserves, making it a critical supplier for the country’s industrial sector. It has directly created thousands of jobs in southern Kerman, significantly contributing to regional development.
Due to the exceptional quality and purity of its chromite, Aseminun is considered one of the most strategic metallic mineral sources in the Middle East, playing a vital role in steel industry development.
Partgowal Company, as the official operator of the complex, currently manages over 1,100 employees. The company is committed to securing jobs while actively planning expansion strategies to unlock the full potential of the mine and boost employment.
Strategic Objectives:
 Fulfill all domestic industrial chromite demands
 Prevent raw material exports and enhance value-added processing
Increase foreign currency income through export of processed products
Contribute to sustainable regional development and the national economy
Geological Highlights of Aseminun Mine:
Geographic Setting: Located in zones with metamorphic and magmatic lithology, the chromite ore bodies are embedded within transformed and primary igneous rocks.
Mineralization Type: Chromite deposits appear as vein type and lenticular bodies within magmatic and metamorphic host rocks.
Ore Quality: The extracted chromite features high purity, making it suitable for steel production, chromium alloys, and other related industries.
Economic Potential: Holding over 70% of Iran’s chromite reserves, Aseminun plays a vital role in meeting domestic demands and expanding exports of processed mineral products.
Chromite Extraction Process:
The extraction process begins with geological surveys to identify chromite veins, followed by reserve estimation and planning. Mining activities include drilling, controlled blasting, and transportation of raw material to processing plants, where the ore is upgraded into high-value products for industrial use.

Average Grade:

Cr2O3 : %38

Product Grade:

Cr2O3 : %38